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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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