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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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