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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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