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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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