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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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