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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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