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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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