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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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