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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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