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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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