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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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