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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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