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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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