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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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