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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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