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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What 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 optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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