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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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