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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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