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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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