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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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