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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources