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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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