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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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