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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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