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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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