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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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