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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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