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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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