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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 (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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