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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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