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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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