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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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