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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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