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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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