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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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