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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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