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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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