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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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