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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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