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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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