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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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