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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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