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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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