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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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