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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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