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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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