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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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