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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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