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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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