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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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