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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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