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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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