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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 (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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