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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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