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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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