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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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