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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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