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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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