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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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