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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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