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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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