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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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