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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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