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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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