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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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