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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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