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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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