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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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