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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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