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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key 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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