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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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