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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically 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 several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education