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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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