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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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