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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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