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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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