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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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