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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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