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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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