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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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