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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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