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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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