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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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