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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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