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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee 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 innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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