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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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