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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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