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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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