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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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