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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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