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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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