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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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