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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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