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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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