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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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