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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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