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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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