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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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