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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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