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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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