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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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