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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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