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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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