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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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