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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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