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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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