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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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