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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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