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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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