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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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