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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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