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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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