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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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