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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources