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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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