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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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