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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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