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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses