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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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