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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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