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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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