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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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