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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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