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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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