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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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