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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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