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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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