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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources