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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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