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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating 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 analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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