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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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