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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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