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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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