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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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