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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the 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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