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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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