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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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