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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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