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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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