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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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