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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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