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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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