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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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