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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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