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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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