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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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