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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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