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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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