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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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