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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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