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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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