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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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