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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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