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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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