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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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