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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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