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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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