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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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