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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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