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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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