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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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