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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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