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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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