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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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