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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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