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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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