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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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