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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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