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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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