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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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