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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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