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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key 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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