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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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