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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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