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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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