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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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