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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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