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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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