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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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