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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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