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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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