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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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