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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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