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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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