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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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