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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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