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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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