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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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