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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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