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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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