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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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