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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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