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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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