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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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