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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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