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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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