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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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