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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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