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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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