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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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