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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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