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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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