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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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