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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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