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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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