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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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