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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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