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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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