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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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