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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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