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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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