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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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