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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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