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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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