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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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