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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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