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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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