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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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