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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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