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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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