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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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