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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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