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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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