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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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