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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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