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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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