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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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