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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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