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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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