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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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