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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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