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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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