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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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