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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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