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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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