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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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