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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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