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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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