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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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