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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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