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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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