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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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