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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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