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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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