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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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