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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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