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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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