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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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