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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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