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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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