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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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