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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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