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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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