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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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