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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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