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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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