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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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