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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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