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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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