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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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