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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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