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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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