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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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