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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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