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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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