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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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