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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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