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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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