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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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