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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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