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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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