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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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