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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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