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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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