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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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