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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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