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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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