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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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