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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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