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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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