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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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