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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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