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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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