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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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