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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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