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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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