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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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