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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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