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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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