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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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