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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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