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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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