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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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