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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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