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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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