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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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