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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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