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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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