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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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