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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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