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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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