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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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