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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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