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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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