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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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