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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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