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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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