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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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