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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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