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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key 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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