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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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