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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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