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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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