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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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