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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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