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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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