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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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