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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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