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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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