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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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