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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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