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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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