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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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