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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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