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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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