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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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