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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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