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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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