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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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