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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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