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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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