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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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