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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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