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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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