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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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