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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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