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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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