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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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