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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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