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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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