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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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