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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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