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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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