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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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