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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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