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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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