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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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