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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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