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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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