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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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