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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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