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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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