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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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