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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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