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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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