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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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