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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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