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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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