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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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