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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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