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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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