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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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