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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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