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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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