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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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