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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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