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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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