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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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