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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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