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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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