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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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