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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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