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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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