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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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