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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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