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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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