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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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