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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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