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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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