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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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