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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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