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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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