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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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