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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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