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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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