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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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