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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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