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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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