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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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