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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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