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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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