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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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