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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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