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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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