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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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