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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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