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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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