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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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