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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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