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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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