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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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