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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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