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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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