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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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