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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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