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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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