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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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