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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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