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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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