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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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