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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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