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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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