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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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