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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major 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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