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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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