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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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