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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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