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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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