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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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