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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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