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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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