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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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