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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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