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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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