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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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