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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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