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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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