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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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