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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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