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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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