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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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