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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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