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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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