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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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