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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 and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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