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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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