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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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