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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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