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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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