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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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