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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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