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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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