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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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