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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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