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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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