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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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