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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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