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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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