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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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