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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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