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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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