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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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