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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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