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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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