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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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