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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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