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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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