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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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