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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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