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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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