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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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