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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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