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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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