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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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