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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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