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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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