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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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