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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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