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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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