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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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