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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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