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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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