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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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