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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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