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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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