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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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