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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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