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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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