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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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