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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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