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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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