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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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