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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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