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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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