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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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