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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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