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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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