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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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