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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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