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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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