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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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