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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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