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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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