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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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