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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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