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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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