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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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