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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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