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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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