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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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