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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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