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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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