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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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