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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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