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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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