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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates 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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