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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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