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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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