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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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