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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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