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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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