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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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